Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR457: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in this Commonwealth.
Status: In committee, March 24, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in this Commonwealth.
From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in this Commonwealth. WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has more than 2.5 million residents 65 years of age or older and at least 39.4% of homeowners in this Commonwealth are seniors; and WHEREAS, As the population ages, many are expected to reside in this Commonwealth for the remainder of their lives; and WHEREAS, In addition, the growing trend for older Americans to age in place will contribute to high home ownership of older Pennsylvanians; and WHEREAS, Although real estate tax rates vary in this Commonwealth, the average tax rate in 2022 was 1.26% of a home's assessed value, however, property taxes continue to increase even when the pensions that many seniors rely on for income does not increase; and WHEREAS, The average property tax rate in Pennsylvania is estimated at 1.41%, which is the 12th highest property tax rate in the United States; and WHEREAS, It is understandable that property taxes can be a financial burden to many seniors living in Pennsylvania, especially considering that the average retirement income in this Commonwealth is $2,033 per month or $24,392 per year; and WHEREAS, With the median annual property tax in this Commonwealth being $2,223, and the median …
Sponsors
- Harry Conklin (D, 77) · primary sponsor
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
- Steven Mentzer (R, 97)
- James Haddock (D, 118)
- Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
- Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
Latest actions
- : Referred to FINANCE, March 24, 2026
Subjects: FINANCE
Common questions
- What is HR457?
- HR457 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in this Commonwealth.
- What does HR457 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in this Commonwealth.
- What is the status of HR457?
- In committee as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to FINANCE, March 24, 2026 (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR457?
- Harry Conklin (D, 77), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR457?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr457
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